In our December 2024 Cars for 2025 feature, while Toyota kept its cards close to its chest regarding the new Toyota models we can expect to see on our roads over the course of this year, we speculated whether the long-rumoured “baby” Land Cruiser could be one of them. Though, at the time, it had yet to be revealed. It still does, though fresh details have now emerged.
According to Best Car, the compact Cruiser’s bodywork will measure 4 500 in length and 1 830 mm in width, making it similar in size as the Corolla Cross and larger than the five-door Suzuki Jimny in all directions. The wheelbase spans 2 750 mm. The ground clearance is rated at 210 mm; matching the Jimny’s.
Best Car initially reported that the engines “were to be the same” 2.7-litre, four-cylinder petrol and 2.8-litre, four-cylinder turbodiesel units employed by the outgoing, eighth-generation Hilux. However, the Japanese publication has now reported that the latter oil-burner will not be available, owing to “delays in complying with emissions regulations”.
New Toyota FJ Cruiser: Fresh Details Emerge
Render of new Toyota FJ Cruiser. Image: Best Car
Posted September 23, 2025
By: Marius Boonzaier
Fresh details about the long-rumoured compact Toyota Land Cruiser have emerged online. Here’s what we know.
In our December 2024 Cars for 2025 feature, while Toyota kept its cards close to its chest regarding the new Toyota models we can expect to see on our roads over the course of this year, we speculated whether the long-rumoured “baby” Land Cruiser could be one of them. Though, at the time, it had yet to be revealed. It still does, though fresh details have now emerged.
According to Best Car, the compact Cruiser’s bodywork will measure 4 500 in length and 1 830 mm in width, making it similar in size as the Corolla Cross and larger than the five-door Suzuki Jimny in all directions. The wheelbase spans 2 750 mm. The ground clearance is rated at 210 mm; matching the Jimny’s.
Best Car initially reported that the engines “were to be the same” 2.7-litre, four-cylinder petrol and 2.8-litre, four-cylinder turbodiesel units employed by the outgoing, eighth-generation Hilux. However, the Japanese publication has now reported that the latter oil-burner will not be available, owing to “delays in complying with emissions regulations”.
However, Australian publication CarsGuidehas reported that, in addition to the 2.7-litre petrol, a 2.4-litre, four-cylinder turbodiesel could be one of the engine options. According to reports, the powertrain will be coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission and permanent four-wheel drive. Best Car also reported on the possibility of the introduction of an all-electric version in the future.
